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New Sports Ministry minor added to AU’s academic offerings
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University is adding a unique program to its academic offerings—a minor in Sports Ministry—that aligns with two interests of many AU students. The new minor, designed for those who want to combine their passion for athletics with their commitment to faith and leadership, will be available starting in fall 2026. The interdisciplinary minor is a collaboration between the departments of religion and marketing, fashion merchandising and…
Six graduates, three faculty/staff honored at Alumni Association Awards Ceremony
ASHLAND, Ohio – From leading developmental disability services and advancing pediatric cancer research to mentoring generations of students and building award-winning careers, six Ashland University graduates and three faculty and staff members were recognized at the 2026 AU Alumni Association Awards Ceremony.
Derek Yonai named dean of AU’s Dauch College of Business and Economics
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University has appointed Derek K. Yonai, Ph.D., an accomplished academic leader known for fostering innovation and linking business and liberal arts education, as dean of the Dauch College of Business and Economics following a national search. He will begin his duties Aug. 1. “Dr. Yonai’s commitment to student success and faculty excellence, combined with his strategic vision for business education, will strengthen the Dauch College…
Regional exhibition of Ohio Collage Society opening at Coburn Art Gallery on May 29
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Coburn Art Gallery at Ashland University is hosting a regional exhibition that will feature 70 captivating works by members of the Ohio Collage Society from Friday, May 29, through Friday, July 24. The free opening reception will be on May 29 from 6-7:30 p.m. The exhibition highlights a wide variety of collage technique, including both two-dimensional and three-dimensional forms that explore diverse materials and creative approaches.…
Kevin Doss named chairman of Ashland University Board of Trustees
ASHLAND, Ohio – Kevin Doss, founder and CEO of Aspire Investment Management of Westlake, Ohio, has been named chairman of the Ashland University Board of Trustees. In the fall semester, he and his wife, Tanya, will have two sons who are AU undergraduates. “I am honored to serve the university in this capacity,” Doss stated. “Ashland offers a unique mix of academic and athletic excellence rooted in moral values and service to others. During this difficult…
AU awarded $325,000 grant through Choose Ohio First scholarship program
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University has been awarded $325,577 from the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) through the state’s Choose Ohio First scholarship program to support students in high-demand fields. Choose Ohio First is an initiative aimed at strengthening the state’s workforce in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and to increase the number of STEM educators. The ODHE provides funding to select colleges and…
Rosenberger, Wyllie granted tenure among AU faculty promotions
ASHLAND, Ohio – Two faculty members at Ashland University were granted tenure this spring—Jared Rosenberger, Ph.D., in the department of criminal justice and sociology and Robert Wyllie, Ph.D., in the department of history and political science—following approval by the AU Board of Trustees. In addition, Melissa Irwin was promoted to clinical associate professor and Rosenberger was promoted to associate professor. All promotions will take effect with the…
Faculty member in MFA wins statewide award
ASHLAND, Ohio – Thomas Maltman, a novelist and faculty member in the Ashland University Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, recently added to his impressive resume by winning a 2026 Minnesota Book Award. His fourth novel, “Ashes to Ashes,” took top honors in the novel and short story category. In addition to teaching at Ashland during this summer’s MFA summer residency from July 13-24, Maltman will be doing a public reading and book signing on Wednesday…
AU Department of Psychology contributes to major study that landed on the cover of Nature magazine
ASHLAND, Ohio – A massive research project on the trustworthiness of scientific studies that involved several members of the Ashland University Department of Psychology as co-authors landed on the cover of Nature magazine on April 1. The years-long project, Systematizing Confidence in Open Research and Evidence (SCORE), brought together 865 collaborators across many fields of social science, including most of AU’s psychology department. Christopher Chartier,…
Hon. Mary Anne Carter praises 984 Ashland University graduates as “most adaptable generation”
ASHLAND, Ohio – Members of Ashland University’s Class of 2026 are uniquely equipped to thrive in a rapidly changing world due to their adaptability and resilience, the Honorable Mary Anne Carter told graduates Saturday inside the Niss Athletic Center. Carter, the current chair of the National Endowment for the Arts, addressed nearly 1,000 graduates—568 bachelor’s degrees, 208 associate degrees, 200 master’s degrees and eight doctorate degrees were conferred—…
